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Best Schools in West Columbia, TX
West Columbia, TX has 7 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 6,238 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in West Columbia don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Columbia, TX
The top high schools in West Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sweeny H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sweeny Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 589 Students
2. Angleton H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Angleton Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2066 Students
3. Columbia H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia-brazoria Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 889 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Columbia, TX
The top middle schools in West Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sweeny J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sweeny Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
2. West Brazos J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia-brazoria Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 676 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Columbia, TX
The top elementary schools in West Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Columbia El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia-brazoria Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 709 Students
2. Sweeny El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sweeny Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 864 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Columbia, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Columbia, TX has a total population of 8,130 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Columbia, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood West Columbia, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Columbia, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Columbia, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit West Columbia, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Columbia, TX
How many schools are in West Columbia, TX?
West Columbia, TX has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 6,238 students in total.
How do schools in West Columbia perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in West Columbia score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in West Columbia don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Columbia?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in West Columbia
2 of 2 schools in West Columbia carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in West Columbia. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.